Microplastic contamination in endemic species: a case study on ginger prawn, Metapenaeus kutchensis

Microplastic prevalence in epipelagic layer: Evidence from epipelagic inhabiting prawns of north-west Arabian Sea

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Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in ten commercial prawn species from the northwest Arabian Sea off Gujarat, India. The study found an average of 590 microplastic particles across gastrointestinal tracts, with significant variation between species and harbors, highlighting concerns about microplastic transfer through commercially important seafood.

Assessment of microplastic contamination in clams and shrimp from estuarine environments of Goa: implications for environmental health and food safety

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Researchers examined clams and shrimp from estuarine environments in Goa, India, and found microplastics present in both species and their surrounding waters, with shrimp from one site showing particularly high contamination and bioaccumulation. The particles were predominantly polyamide, polyethylene, and polystyrene fibers and fragments, likely originating from fishing, tourism, and waste disposal activities. The findings raise concerns about food safety for local and tourist populations who regularly consume seafood from these coastal areas.

A baseline dataset for microplastic bioaccumulation in seafood in Andaman waters: a preliminary study indicating anthropogenic threat in the food chain of the Island ecosystem

Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus), Air Laut, dan Sedimen Di Perairan Desa Gugunung Wetan Kabupaten Rembang, Jawa Tengah

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This Indonesian study measured microplastic concentrations in blue swimming crabs, seawater, and sediment from coastal waters in Central Java. The detection of microplastics in both the environment and in a commercially important crab species raises food safety concerns for communities that consume these crabs regularly.

Microplastic Occurrence in Sediments and Associated Ecological Risk: A Study of Saurashtra Coastline, Gujarat, India

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Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in sediments along the Saurashtra coastline in Gujarat, India, documenting MP occurrence and assessing associated ecological risks, including toxicity and bioaccumulation in living organisms including humans.